Niger at the Olympics

Organization and IOC code

The country's Olympic affairs are handled by the Comité National Olympique et Sportif Nigérien, the National Olympic Committee responsible for preparing competitors and organising participation. The International Olympic Committee uses a three-letter country code for each National Olympic Committee; Niger's code was formerly NGR and is now NIG. For official information see the International Olympic Committee and the Niger page on the IOC site here or the code entry here.

Medal record and notable athletes

Niger has won a small number of Olympic medals, reflecting the modest size of its teams. Highlights include a boxing medal in the early 1970s and a taekwondo medal in the 2010s. Notable medalists are listed below.

• Issaka (Issaka) Dabore — bronze medal in boxing (lightweight) in the 1970s.
• Abdoul Razak Issoufou — silver medal in taekwondo in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games.

Sports and participation

Most Nigerien Olympians have competed in athletics (track and field), boxing, judo and combat sports such as taekwondo. Because Niger has a small population and limited sporting infrastructure compared with larger countries, athletes often train abroad or benefit from regional programs and scholarships to reach the qualifying standard for the Games.

History and significance

Niger's Olympic story mirrors that of many smaller nations: participation brings international exposure, inspiration for youth sport, and occasional standout performances that become national milestones. Medals have been celebrated domestically as rare achievements, and continued participation helps sustain interest in competitive sport across Niger.

Other facts

Niger has skipped neither all editions nor attended every Games consecutively, but its presence at the Olympics remains an important part of the country's modern sporting identity. For more details on athlete biographies, qualifying pathways and recent teams, consult the International Olympic Committee resources linked above.